| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $205.45 | 5.820% | $217.4072 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.77 | 5.722% | $161.5115 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.69 | 10.422% | $232.6481 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.39 | 7.628% | $19.7928 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.39 | 6.828% | $229.0285 | $229.03 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.97 | 4.239% | $28.1133 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.86 | 9.682% | $263.0832 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.52 | $1,151.5846 | $1,151.58 | $1,151.60 | $1,151.50 | |